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P1560 Kia - Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface - circuit malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Kia. All interpretations of P1560

P · PowertrainIgnitionOBD2

What P1560 means

P1560
Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface - circuit malfunction Kia · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1560

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

560

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1560

What does P1560 mean?

Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface - circuit malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Knock sensor (KS)/serial communication interface circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Is P1560 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1560 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Kia. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1560 at file level?

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